Marriage Equality Around the World

Marriage equality is a 21^st century global phenomenon. The Netherlands was the first to legalize marriage between same-gender couples in 2001. This was followed by a few countries in the first decade and then many more followed suit in the second decade. As of May 2022, 31 countries have legalized marriage between same-gender couples. While the majority of countries with marriage equality are in Europe, several countries in North America and Latin America have passed marriage equality. However, this is still rare in Africa and Asia with South Africa and Taiwan being the lone representatives from their regions.

This session invites submissions that focus on marriage equality around the world. This may involve case studies from one country or comparative research across multiple countries. The following list includes some possibilities:

• Paths to marriage equality or continuing resistance to marriage equality
• Attitudes toward marriage equality and marriage laws
• Marriage patterns and determinants of marriage for LGBTQ+ individuals
• LGBTQ+ marriage ceremonies and rituals – support or challenge to heteronormative ideals
• LGBTQ+ marital relationships and wellbeing
• Division of housework and childcare in same-gender relationships
• LGBTQ+ relationships in societies without marriage equality

This session welcomes qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. Please submit a 250-400 word abstract to Gayle Kaufman (gakaufman@davidson.edu) and D’Lane Compton (dlanercompton@gmail.com).